Introduction to Computing · B1 Our World And Our…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.5.2.1.1 - Identify parts of a computer and how they connect to each other

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least four main parts of a computer: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and system unit.
Point to or touch each part of a computer when its name is called out.
Describe in simple words how the mouse, keyboard, monitor and system unit connect to one another.
Work with a partner or small group to plug a mouse and keyboard into the system unit correctly.
Draw or build a simple model showing how the parts of a computer are connected.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Global Community (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Computing (5.2)
Content standard: B1.5.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the parts of a computer
Indicator: B1.5.2.1.1 - Identify parts of a computer and how they connect to each other
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 16
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners talk about the parts of a computer e.g. mouse. Learners work in small groups to explore how the gadgets connect to each other. Each group is given one item at a time, i.e. a mouse, keyboard, monitor or system unit. Guide learners to connect the gadgets. Guide learners to tell how the gadgets are connected (i.e. the connection of mouse, keyboard, monitor, system unit, etc.).